Details of Service:

Born London, Middlesex, England; 25 Feb 1880

Enlisted in The RCR; 27 Jan 1906. Regimental number 8227.

Re-enlisted in The RCR at Quebec, Que; 14 Feb 1912

Medically examined for re-engagement; 26 Jul 1915

Attested at Halifax for overseas service with the CEF as a Sergeant of The RCR. Described on attestation form as 5-foot 8 3/4 inches in eight, with a fair complexion, hazel eyes and light brown hair. His religion was recorded as Church of England. Civilian trade: Baker; 25 Aug 1915. CEF service number 477317.

Medical disability at time of release described as "Moderate weakness – necessity for rest and treatment – unable to carry on duties as soldier." Recommendation: “That he be discharged from Permanent Force as medically unfit, and transferred to D.S.C.R. for further treatment; 25 Apr 1922

Deceased; 4 Jan 1955

Death of Mrs Victoria Maud Foy, widow of the late RSM Joseph Charles Foy. Mrs Foy's address at the time of her death was 3 Broome Lodge, Kingston Rd, Staines, Middlesex, England; 1 Mar 1982

Citation for the Distinguished Conduct Medal

477317 C./S./M. J. Foy, R. Can. R. - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as company serjeant-major and latterly as regimental serjeant-major. He has performed exceptionally valuable service in the line throughout the past year, never missing a trip, and his great personal gallantry, initiative and energy are largely reponsible for the efficient manner in which front line companies always had their rations delivered to them. By his unfailing reliability in the performance of his duties in the line he was of the greatest assistance to his battalion commander.